Definitions of disability have evolved over time. Consistent with the biopsychosocial model
used by the World Health Organization, we conceptualize disability as an interaction …

Purpose. To present a systematic literature review on the state of the art of the utilisation of
the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) since its release in …

Background To explore the prevalence of obesity and related secondary conditions
associated with obesity in adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) …

Population health outcomes are shaped by complex interactions between individuals and
the environments in which they live, work and play. Environments encompass streets and …

Purpose: This article provides a conceptual framework for understanding healthcare
disparities experienced by individuals with disabilities. While health disparities are the result …

Chinese translation Background: Adults who use wheelchairs have difficulty accessing
physicians and receive less preventive care than their able-bodied counterparts. Objective …

Introduction Prior research has found that some preconception health risks are more
prevalent among women in historically minoritized racial and ethnic groups. Preconception …

Factors influencing access to health care among people with disabilities (PWD) include:
attitudes of health care providers and the public, physical barriers, miscommunication …

An estimated 61 million Americans have a disability, a number that is likely to continue rising
as the population ages. People with disabilities are perhaps the largest underserved …

Objective The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of select preconception
health indicators among women with and without disabilities. Methods 2010 Behavioral Risk …